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Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School vs. Barrow Elementary School

Should you attend Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School or Barrow Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
757 N Chase St
Athens, GA 30601
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Barrow Elementary School
100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Barrow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barrow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
486 students
458 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barrow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barrow Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barrow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clarke County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barrow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clarke County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#351 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
#688 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barrow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in GA)
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Barrow Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
67
Kindergarten Students
77
66
Grade 1 Students
75
64
Grade 2 Students
68
58
Grade 3 Students
70
61
Grade 4 Students
69
72
Grade 5 Students
73
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
35%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barrow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clarke County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clarke County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barrow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clarke County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clarke County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barrow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clarke County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clarke County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barrow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clarke County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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